The Conclave / Another Life (A Clexa Story)

Chapter 4: The Fog

Clarkes POV

There's movement behind me, that causes me to slowly stir awake. My eyes flicker open to reveal the dim lighting of the cave. It's nearly pitch black, it would be if it weren't for the candle sitting on the table beside the furs. Wait, furs? The warmth of Lexa's body behind me reminds me of where I'm at. I can feel Lexa's head resting against my back, her arms draped over my body, holding me close to her.

The realization makes my heartbeat increase, I think it might explode if I let it. I've never been in a relationship before, but I'm pretty sure this is what it's supposed to feel like. My heart flutters at her touch, I can't help but get lost in her presence, losing track of time just by looking into each other's eyes... Speaking of which, what time is it? Stretching out my arms, Lexa stirs at my movement, instantly making me pause. Of course, she's a light sleeper, though I guess that'd make sense. Duh Clarke, she's used to people trying to kill her all of the time. Including her sister apparently. The thought makes my stomach turn, the idea of something happening to Lexa...

I don't know how I care about her so much already, I shouldn't. We've barely known each other for what's been... five days I think, and I feel like I would fight a bear for her. Now that I think about it Lexa might literally fight a bear for me if I asked, which is a scary thought. I don't want her to ever put herself in danger for me. Lexa shifts again, crap, I must have woken her. I turn onto my side to look at her, she seems to be trying to blink the sleep out of her eyes.

"Clarke?" Oh my gods, why's her voice so hoarse? It was also mixed with tiredness, but damn. My throat feels dry as I try to form a response and get my brain to function after that.

"Yeah, Lex?" My voice sounds incredibly scratchy from sleep, though there's a sultry nip to it, which is what I was hoping to prevent. Lexa doesn't seem to mind though as a small smile form's on her lips... in fact, she looks almost intrigued.

"What time is it?" She asks, trying to hide her smug grin.

"I'm not sure, I can go check." I offer, glancing to the cave entrance.

"No." She murmurs, sounding somewhat stubborn, as she pulls me further into her chest. "Later."

"Ok." I sound completely enamored with her. Which I am, but I don't need her to know that... not just yet anyway. I let myself settle back into Lexa's arms, feeling my breathing slow down, as I relax. Lexa, seeming to sense my mood, scoots even further forward, gently brushing my hair from my neck, so she can place a kiss there instead. Inhaling sharply I let Lexa continue to place slow tantalizing kisses in my neck. Which become less innocent and less innocent as she goes. Quickly, they turn into hot open mouth kisses that are definitely going to leave marks. Not that I mind.

"Is this ok?" Her hot breath tickles at the back at my neck, making me shudder. I can't even force my brain to manage a response.

"Mhmm." I nod, biting my lip so hard I think I might draw blood. I can feel the grounder smirk against my neck before she continues to tease me. This time though she decides to test her bounds, dragging her teeth over a portion of skin, before nipping the bottom of my jaw, making me gasp.

"You like that?" Lexa asks, her voice very sultry.

"Maybe." I can practically feel myself blushing.

"Do you suppose you could stay a little longer?" She asks, rewrapping her arm around my lower abdomen.

"I thought we decided to wait on this?" I tease, making Lexa roll her eyes, a grin playing at her lips. I move closer so I can rest my head on her shoulder, taking a deep breath. "I wish I could, but at some point, Octavia and Wells are going to worry."